HVAC Mechanic - Full Time - Days - 7 am- 3:30 pm

3710 Paulding Medical Center, Inc.•Hiram, GA

About The Position

The HVAC Mechanic maintains and repairs residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems, including split direct-expansion and commercial chilled-water systems, cooling towers, water coolers, refrigerators, freezers, commercial coolers, and related equipment. The role performs systematic preventive maintenance and repairs on large air movers, direct digital and pneumatic controls, valves, dampers, coils, and associated equipment. Responsibilities also include filter changes, belt and motor/fan lubrication, and basic facility repairs in other disciplines, such as lighting, light plumbing, and electrical work, as requested. The position completes preventive maintenance and daily repair work requests, assesses required tools and materials, documents completed work in the computerized maintenance management system, identifies and reports deficiencies, and helps maintain inventory of critical spare parts. It also includes daily tours of HVAC mechanical spaces, inspections of above-ceiling fire and smoke walls, work in the steam plant as directed, and rotating weekend duties. The posting describes senior-level responsibilities that include project-management oversight for repairs, installations, construction, and renovations, as well as training new hires.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or a general or trade school diploma/degree in another related field.
Georgia driver's license or valid state driver's license, required upon hire.
Current Universal Ozone Depletion Certification, required upon hire.
At least 5 years of experience in general and commercial HVAC field work.
Experience with Metasys and/or Siemens Apogee control systems.
Intermediate to advanced understanding of NFPA and Life Safety Codes, thermodynamics, air dynamics, and variable air volume systems.
Familiarity with basic business software, including Excel and MS Word, and computer literacy.
Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance principles and their application.
Good to excellent mechanical repair skills and light to medium electrical skills.
Verifiable troubleshooting and repair experience with pumps, motors, pneumatic control air systems, direct digital controls, and computerized HVAC control systems.
Experience using CFC recovery equipment, diagnostic gauges, electrical diagnostic equipment such as a volt/ohm meter, and relevant power and hand tools.
Ability to read and follow blueprints and understand NFPA and Life Safety Codes applicable in a healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

Fourth-class stationary engineer certification, preferred upon hire.
Stationary plant experience.

Responsibilities

Assess preventive maintenance requests, identify materials and equipment access requirements, and schedule the work.
Perform preventive maintenance as specified, report unusual deficiencies to the Supervisor, follow up on repairs, and submit completed documentation promptly.
Respond to service requests and project work orders; determine the work complexity, tools, spare parts, and materials needed.
Prepare purchase requisitions for parts and materials, submit them to the Supervisor for approval, receive materials, and close out related documentation within three days.
Complete repairs in a timely manner and submit documentation on the date the work is completed for CMMS closeout.
Help maintain inventory of critical spare parts and materials and requisition replacements as needed.
Conduct daily tours of HVAC mechanical spaces and document repairs requiring technical assistance.
Inspect above-ceiling fire and smoke walls in the assigned work zone to verify that penetrations are sealed as required by Code, and notify the Supervisor in writing about needed repairs.
Work weekend duties on a rotating basis and work in the steam plant as directed by the Manager.
Provide project-management oversight for repairs, installations, construction, and renovations in the discipline, and train new hires, as described for the Senior HVAC Mechanic.
Maintain and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems, large air movers, controls, valves, dampers, coils, and associated equipment; perform filter changes and belt and motor/fan lubrication.
Perform basic facility repairs in other disciplines, including lighting, light plumbing, and electrical work, as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.